Where to Eat and Drink on Father’s Day 2025
There’s no ideal way to celebrate Father’s Day. Your Dad could be a steak-loving bloke, or a vegetarian. He could be a wine connoisseur or a guy who puts away three schooners at lunch. This diverse list of bookable venues caters to every dad, with a mix of hot newcomers and classic spots. Stick to the top if you’re splashing out to make Dad feel special. Look further down if you’re after a more relaxed, communal environment – like a pizzeria, neighbourhood bistro or pub.
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Quay
Peter Gilmore’s waterfront restaurant is the standard-setter for fine dining in Sydney. And its five-course Father’s Day dinner ($275pp) is bolstered by some of the city’s best harbour views.
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Bennelong
The Sydney Opera House, live jazz, and Dad – an elegant trio that Bennelong can help you with. Treat him with a three-course meal, or take him to the bar for elevated snacks.
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Armorica Grande Brasserie
This elegant brasserie is the splash-out option if you’re spoiling Dad. With all-day dining from 12pm on Sunday, dishes will feature from its à la carte menu, including escargot garlic bread and Blackmore full-blood Wagyu Scotch fillet.
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Ormeggio at The Spit
A seat at this harbourside diner feels like your somewhere else, like Puglia in southern Italy. It's putting on a four-course Father's Day menu ($189), including Tasmanian ocean trout crudo, octopus & prawn ragu trofie pasta and charcoal swordfish.
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The Gidley
This opulent CBD steakhouse is bringing back its grand Sunday roast ($160pp) just in time for Father's Day. Grand means four courses over three hours. Think confit duck cigars, swordfish steak, English-style rib roast and warm apple crumble.
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Promenade
Bondi’s beachfront gem is putting on a special Father's Day big brekky ($29pp). Start the day right with eggs your way, thick-cut bacon, roast tomatoes, beans and more on sourdough.
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The Sanderson
This sumptuous CBD diner was designed with celebrations in mind. Leading up to Father’s Day, it’ll add a dry-aged tomahawk upgrade to your booking, as well as a special gift for dad. Book here. Or go for Eastern rock lobster mafaldine.
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Bopp and Tone
Just in time for Father’s Day, this classy steakhouse is firing its Sunday lunches up again. It’s elegant but not stuffy, with a Mediterranean-inspired menu powered by a woodfired grill. Also – it’s huge. Lots of room for your crew here.
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Table Manners
Bronte's Euro-leaning dining room is offering BYO at lunch, so dad can bring along his favourite bottle while enjoying the signature spaghetti all’assassina. Book here.
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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Sydney’s original brewpub has been doing its thing since 1841. Raise a pint to Dad, plus get $15 beer tasting paddles and a one-off special featuring Wagyu flank, smoked pork ribs, beef fat potatoes, seasonal greens and more.
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Harbord Hotel
A trip to this seaside boozer gets Dad more than just a solid Father’s Day feed. Book lunch and the team is shouting dad a pint of 4 Pines Japanese lager with any meal.
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Shaffa
Inspired by the marketplaces of the Middle East, this grand spot is putting on a Father’s Day long lunch at lunch ($79pp). Highlights include its fluffy focaccia and knafeh with macadamia ice-cream. Plus, a complimentary cocktail for Dad.
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Spice Temple
This moody underground restaurant is one of the best places in town to try the cuisines of China’s Yunnan, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. Try a bit of everything with its weekend yum cha or order à la carte, matched with rare wines. Book here.
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Eleven Barrack
This woodfired grill diner from the Bentley team is plating a set menu ($130pp) worthy of dad: bluefin tuna crumpet, steamed market fish, and slow-cooked lamb shoulder. Finish with a dark chocolate tart.
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Bella Brutta
Bella Brutta can do no wrong in the pizza department. We love it all, and we think Dad will too. The set menu ($60pp) covers all the hits. Pace yourself, though – the team will ply you with bread, pickled octopus and snacks before the first pizza even hits the table.
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Loulou
From breakfast right through to dinner, the Milsons Point bistro serves a menu of unapologetically French fare. Bring dad for classics like steak frites and confit duck leg, plus complimentary beer for your old man.
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The Old Fitzroy
This great-grandfather pub is a fitting spot for Father’s Day. It’s jazzed up the Sunday roast with Wagyu beef, plus there’s a kid’s menu to keep the little ones happy. Book the bistro upstairs or take in some live jazz by the fireplace.
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Rafi
Treat dad to the sprawling North Sydney diner's Westholme banquet menu ($125pp), which includes a 200g A5 Wagyu scotch fillet. Plus, get a complimentary Stone & Wood schooner with every booking.
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The Barrel Room by Akasha
Akasha Brewing Company's stylish inner-west bar ticks a lot of boxes. If Dad is a beer guy, this place has brews you won’t find at the Five Dock HQ. The woodfired pizzas and wine bar atmosphere will bring the special occasion vibes. Reserve a table stat.
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Aria
Restaurant views don’t come anymore impressive than this. Take in sweeping vistas of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge accompanied by dad and a three-course menu featuring Maremma duck pie and yellowfin tuna.
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The Bank Hotel
The Newtown pub is shouting dad a tap beer of his choice this Father's Day. Plus, try its debut barbeque meat plate ($35) featuring smoked brisket, kransky sausage, onion rings, pickles and slaw, and Fancy Hanks sauce. Get the same deal across any of Solotel's venues.
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The Woollahra Hotel
This boozer will make Dad’s trot to the local a little more special on Sunday. Experience the fresh kitchen on Dad’s big day, with a juicy steak and a pint. Nab your spot here.
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The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar
For something a bit special, treat dad to lunch at this art deco brasserie. Enjoy à la carte standout including steak and anchovy tartare; John Dory with buttered crab; and truffle honey cake.
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Forrester’s
Nothing says “I love you, Dad” like a Yorkshire pudding as big as his face. This Surry Hills all-rounder serves one filled with the roast of the week along with all the trimmings. Book yours here.
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Chiswick
The leafy garden at Matt Moran’s modern Australian stunner is something special. Take a seat in the for one-off specials like eastern rock lobster with mussel butter and crispy frites, and Wagyu short rib. Plus, dad's first drink is on the team.
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The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Dad will love this one – Sydney’s most photogenic brewpub also packs in an Australian-Chinese restaurant like the ones he’d take you to on those family road trips. Book here.
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Bucketty's Brewing Co
At this northern beaches brewery, making a booking is the hot tip if you’re coming with a crew. Dad will thank you for it – the place packs out, and you certainly won’t find these beers in a bottle shop. You’ll also find a serious menu of burgers, tacos and more.
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The Norfolk Hotel
This century-old boozer is shouting dad a tap beer of his choice this Father's Day. Plus, try its debut barbeque meat plate ($35) featuring smoked brisket, kransky sausage, onion rings, pickles and slaw, and Fancy Hanks sauce. Get the same deal across any of Solotel's venues.
